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Europe and India can forge a robust partnership in artificial intelligence (AI) by prioritising real-world applications and ethical deployment over an arms-race approach to technology, a Member of the European Parliament said on Wednesday at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
Brando Benifei, speaking at the event, said the European Union and India share similar perspectives on AI adoption, with both sides emphasising practical use cases and deployment rather than competition to develop the most powerful models. “The EU and India can have a strong partnership on AI because we both concentrate on use cases of AI, on deployment of AI,” he said.
Benifei called for a cooperative, experience-based approach to AI development that moves beyond geopolitical rivalry and creates a network of like-minded partners focused on responsible and trustworthy AI deployment. He suggested that such cooperation could boost productivity, expand opportunities and help reduce dependence on dominant global players.
Addressing the ongoing debate around regulation and innovation, Benifei cautioned that safeguards for emerging technologies should not be delayed. Using social media regulation as an example, he said slow policy responses in the past have led to significant societal challenges, underscoring the importance of early and balanced regulation in the AI domain.
Benifei’s comments come against the backdrop of broader EU-India strategic engagement, including the recently negotiated India-EU Free Trade Agreement, which is expected to deepen ties across trade, technology and digital cooperation.
Industry leaders at the summit echoed the need for strong trust and safety frameworks as organisations navigate rapid AI proliferation, especially in areas requiring continuous discovery and risk assessment of AI assets.
Brando Benifei, speaking at the event, said the European Union and India share similar perspectives on AI adoption, with both sides emphasising practical use cases and deployment rather than competition to develop the most powerful models. “The EU and India can have a strong partnership on AI because we both concentrate on use cases of AI, on deployment of AI,” he said.
Benifei called for a cooperative, experience-based approach to AI development that moves beyond geopolitical rivalry and creates a network of like-minded partners focused on responsible and trustworthy AI deployment. He suggested that such cooperation could boost productivity, expand opportunities and help reduce dependence on dominant global players.
Addressing the ongoing debate around regulation and innovation, Benifei cautioned that safeguards for emerging technologies should not be delayed. Using social media regulation as an example, he said slow policy responses in the past have led to significant societal challenges, underscoring the importance of early and balanced regulation in the AI domain.
Benifei’s comments come against the backdrop of broader EU-India strategic engagement, including the recently negotiated India-EU Free Trade Agreement, which is expected to deepen ties across trade, technology and digital cooperation.
Industry leaders at the summit echoed the need for strong trust and safety frameworks as organisations navigate rapid AI proliferation, especially in areas requiring continuous discovery and risk assessment of AI assets.
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